Cheese Sauce for Fries (Printable)

A rich, creamy cheese sauce made with sharp cheddar and mozzarella, seasoned with garlic and spices for the ultimate fry topping.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

02 - 1 cup whole milk

03 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

05 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

08 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

01 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a smooth roux.

02 - Slowly pour in milk while whisking continuously. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

03 - Reduce heat to low. Add cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until completely melted and sauce is smooth.

04 - Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

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This comes together in 15 minutes flat with ingredients you probably already have
The texture is silky smooth and clings perfectly to every crispy fry

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Adding cheese to a mixture that is too hot causes it to separate and turn grainy every single time
Freshly grated cheese melts infinitely better than those pre-shredded bags which contain anti-caking agents

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Grate your cheese from a block for the smoothest melting results possible
Have all your ingredients measured before you start because once you begin making the roux you cannot walk away